Everton team briefing

The Everton team are putting the final touches to their pre-match preparations in Nuremberg at the palacious Grand Hotel in the town centre.

The Blues join thousands of Evertonians who have congregated in the town square – all of whom are in great spirits, with chants belting out all around the town, and everywhere turning a very royal shade of blue.

Even the armed police that met the travelling Evertonians have joined in the fun, and our roving reporters have been busy grabbing photos, updating our gallery from their base in Nuremberg. See it here

Expect more photos as the night progresses, but maybe expect them to be a bit more blurry as the night goes on as well!